Not on the Menu
As restaurants begin to reopen, there is one thing that needs to be left off this summer’s menu – sexual harassment. A pervasive issue in restaurants, perpetrated both by colleagues and patrons, work can be a place of disrespect, harassment, and assault for many – often without any repercussions for the assailant.
Join VRLC for a conversation with Elle Simone of America’s Test Kitchen, Boston restaurateur Tiffani Faison of Bravo’s Top Chef, along with Danya Landis, co-owner of restaurant Machina Kitchen, and Stephanie Holt, VRLC Senior Attorney. Employment attorney Carla Reeves of Goulston & Storrs will moderate the discussion which will outline the issue, possible solutions, and bring much-needed awareness to the plight of many restaurant workers across the country.
This event will be recorded. A recording will be sent to ticket purchasers post-event.
When: Thursday, June 10 from 2-3pm ET
Where: A zoom link will be sent upon purchase.
100% of proceeds support VRLC’s mission of providing free legal services to sexual assault survivors.
Ticket Levels
General Admission: $35
Group Discount (Includes 5 tickets): $100
Sponsorship Levels
Main Dish Sponsor Package – $5,000
• Company-wide (or family & friends) access to attend virtually
• Opportunity to submit questions for consideration prior to the event*
• Company/donor feature in VRLC’s Newsletter
• Dedicated social media feature
• Name and logo on VRLC’s website
• Listing in VRLC’s Annual Report
• VRLC swag bag for four
Small Plate Sponsor Package – $2,500
• Company-wide (or family & friends) access to attend virtually
• Opportunity to submit questions for consideration prior to the event*
• Dedicated social media feature
• Name and logo on VRLC’s website
• Listing in VRLC’s Annual Report
• VRLC swag bag for two
Aperitif Sponsor Package – $1,000
• Company-wide (or family & friends) access to attend virtually
• Social media feature
• Name on VRLC’s website
• Listing in VRLC’s Annual Report
*Pre-submitted questions will be reviewed by VRLC and moderator beforehand. We cannot guarantee all questions will be asked, but they will be given priority.
Elle Simone
Elle has been dazzling the culinary world since 2006, and is currently the first African-American woman resident Food Stylist & Test Cook on America’s Test Kitchen on PBS. Elle is also the creator of SheChef Inc., a professional networking organization for women chefs of color. Elle shares her passion by mentoring, teaching resource building, business consultation/ development and most importantly, advocacy.
Tiffani Faison
Chef and Restaurateur of Boston favorites like Sweet Cheeks, Tiger Mama, and Fool’s Errand, Tiffani Faison has made a name for herself nationwide for her dynamic personality, culinary prowess, and fierce work ethic. After placing runner up on Top Chef Season One, Tiffani is currently a judge on Food Network’s Chopped, and looks forward to opening up her new restaurants Dive Bar and Tenderoni’s.
Danya Landis
A decorated artist and Cofounder of Machina Kitchen & ArtBar, Danya is an expert in merging art, food, and community. Danya is an active voice for her community, and advocates for creating opportunities for artists to showcase their work, and build healthy, mission-driven businesses. Danya is passionate, organized, and has a deep understanding of the need for art in our community.
Stephanie Holt, Esq.
VRLC Senior Attorney Stephanie Holt represents rape and sexual assault survivors with a focus on employment law, privacy, safety, and criminal justice advocacy. She also manages VRLC’s statewide pro bono projects to help ensure that survivors have access to necessary legal representation throughout Massachusetts.
Carla Reeves, Esq.
Carla focuses her practice on employment litigation and counseling, and government and internal investigations. She also conducts workplace trainings related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unconscious bias. Carla’s pro bono work includes providing employment advice to nonprofit legal services organizations like VRLC.